He will do a new thing…
Thus saith the Lord, which maketh a way in the sea and a path in the mighty waters. Behold; I will do a new thing now it shall spring forth: shall ye not know it? Isaiah 43 verse 16, 19
If we believe in God and trust what He says, He will find a solution when it seems impossible. Unlike us, we struggle to find solutions to difficult situations, but God can make a way even when there is no way. He can do whatever is necessary to keep us safe and provide for us.
If only we will believe.
Yet To Be # 307 – Remembered in our hearts all ways not just at Easter.
What is the significance of Palm Sunday?
It is a Christian celebration with its origin in Biblical times.
Matthew 21 verses 1 to 9 and John 12 verses 12 to 16.
And when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, Tell ye the daughter of Zion, behold, thy king cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.
Behold, the Lord hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. Isaiah 62 verse 11.
Jesus traveled through the city of Jerusalem on a simple donkey. The crowds cast palm branches along his path, crying Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna means Pray, save us.
In Biblical times a King would ride into the city on a horse as a symbol of war, but when he entered the city on a donkey, it was considered a symbol of peace.
Jesus riding on the donkey is seen as the Messiah coming to his people in peace.
He came to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19 verse 10
Public Journey to the Cross Part One is to be remembered not only at Easter but in our hearts all ways.
Jehovah – Jireh – Jehovah our Provider
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Different titles of Jehovah describe his office and his character. As a child of God, he is our Father, and daily as we turn the pages of the holy scriptures we learn more about him.
In those pages, we know of eternal life and what it cost the Father to send his only begotten son to die for us.
We also know of the price his son paid to redeem us back to God the Father.
In his title, we glance at a small part of him, a small part of him he wants to share.
Jehovah – Jireh – Jehovah will provide.
He is the Provider.
For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Psalm 84 verse 11
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4 verse 19.
And Abraham called the name fo that place Jehovah – jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen. Genesis 22 verse 14.
What about the Easter Egg?
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Some Historical Facts about Easter
Easter in Christianity is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ.
This time is about his victory over death, Hell, Satan, and the grave.
His death, burial, and resurrection are all contemplated along with his life while here on earth,
The Easter egg represents new life and rebirth. Early Christians in Mesopotamia dyed eggs red to symbolize the blood of Jesus.
And Jesus said “I am the resurrection and the life.” John 11 verse 25.
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The Lord is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
His benefits and blessings are renewed every day.
Of his lovingkindness, there is no end.
Trust him where you cannot trace him, where things seem bleak.
When the way seems dim.
When the path to walk looks dark, impassible.
There is no God like him.
There is no help like his aid.
Take that leap of faith and trust in a God who fulfills all his promises.
A God whose love is everlasting.
And his word is yea and amen.
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Be not afraid of their faces for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord. Jeremiah 1 verse 8.
Slip your hand in mine as I walk with you.
Put your full trust in me, and you will never be disappointed.
Says the Lord my God.
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In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear; and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. Isaiah 54 verse 14
What do you fear?
Homelessness, unemployment, loneliness, poor health, death?
Whatever it is we have all faced the cold steely eyes of terror;
That dark emotion called fear grips your heart;
Torments your mind until you begin living in a constant panic about something you dare not name;
of something too great for you to keep in check; too dangerous it invades every waking moment.
until it descends deep into the bowels of your soul, of your very being.
You cannot eat; you cannot sleep.
Consumed with a myriad of paralyzing thoughts, life becomes bleak at times even, unbearable.
Fear Not.
You are not alone.
There is help.
A very present help when you are in trouble.
He is our help. Jehovah Ezer.
He is our shield. Jehovah Magen.
He is our provider. Jehovah Jireh.
He is our healer. Jehovah Rophe.
He is our protector. Jehovah Nissi.
He is our peace. Jehovah Shalom.
Fear Not.
From the sun’s rising to the same setting, praise the Lord.
Obedient from first to last, he came to do the Father’s will.
He knew he would shed his blood for the sins of the world.
He knew that on the cross, he would be forsaken by God because of God’s holiness and how God can not look upon sin.
Yet, he died on the cross.
And God pleased with the son of his love, raised him from the dead.
And placed him at his right hand in heaven. There, he lives.
Behold my servant, whom I have chosen, my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him. Matthew 12 verse 18.
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We think about a whole lot of things.
Things we have no control over.
Because of this lack of control, fear creeps into our thoughts.
The what-ifs become insurmountable.
We are consumed with our fears until we seek to share them and project them onto others.
If we for but one moment take our eyes off our fears and look to God he will quiet our hearts and mind.
Look to God; the same God who is all-powerful, almighty, and Creator of the world. Who parted the Red Sea. Who gave power to the least of all nations so that they could conquer their enemies. The God who walked with individuals and communed with them. Who stopped the lion’s mouth, who saved the three servants in the furnace. Who calmed the seas. Who sent his only son to save the world.
Look to God and remember his promises.
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God does not set you up for failure.
He is working on your success.
If you doubt and have small expectations, the only thing you will receive is mediocrity.
If God said for you to do something or go someplace, he will make it possible for you to succeed.
He will open up the heavens and provide whatever you lack.
He is a loving God.
Failure is not something he sets you up for. There may be times when you have to try again, and again, but in God’s time, everything will fall into place and be perfect.
He does not set you up.
He sets you right.
Reference verses:
Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Malachi 3 verse 10.
As for God, His way is perfect: the word of the Lord is proven. Psalm 18 verse 30
The blessing of the Lord enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. Proverbs 10 verse 22
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